Nature Photography Classes

Join nationally recognized nature photographers in classes to sharpen your observation skills and your digital photography know-how. Explore the garden setting with your single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera and learn to use editing tools to polish your images. Enhance your smartphone photography skills in a variety of workshops.

Mark your calendar! New summer/fall classes will open for registration on Thursday, July 16th at 7 am.

Class Schedule August – December 2026

Floral Portraits with Tom Hennessy | August 15 | IN-PERSON

If you like to photograph flowers, this workshop will show you how to set up a tabletop studio to photograph flowers from your garden or from the florist. You’ll have a fun, hands-on day of photographing a variety of flowers using different lights and backgrounds. You’ll spend the afternoon editing your work under Tom’s guidance. Many of the beautiful images in Garden publications, Instagram and on our website are by the instructor, Tom Hennessy. Enjoy a workshop with this talented photographer and walk away with enhanced techniques and photography skills!


NEW! Our Little Feathered Friends: A Bird Photography Workshop | Starts August 29 | IN-PERSON

Learn how to photograph birds with practical tips on gear, technique, and attracting them even in your own backyard. You’ll explore bird behavior, practice skills in the field, and discover how patience leads to better shots. A follow-up session includes a fun group critique to share your work and insights.


Nighttime Photography Featuring GardenFest of Lights | December 6 | IN-PERSON

Learn how to take beautiful, professional-looking photos of the magical lights that abound this holiday, using our GardenFest light displays as your laboratory! Join professional photographer, Tom Hennessy, for this hands-on nighttime photography workshop where you’ll sharpen your skills at capturing illuminated objects and landscapes.

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